AT THE SHELTER IN THE COMMUNITY
These animals are available for adoption and are located at the DCHS Main Shelter or satellite locations.

LEARN ABOUT THE ADOPTION PROCESS

ADOPTION FEES

SEE THE CURRENT WAITLIST

Check the Waitlist Before Your Visit

Wait times can vary from a few minutes to several hours before you are paired with a counselor to meet potential new pet(s). Shortest wait times tend to be between 2:00-4:00 on weekdays.

Important Labels to Notice on Adoptable Animals

“Unavailable for Visits Today” animals may be recovering from surgery or otherwise unavailable. If you are interested in that animal, visit the shelter a different day.

“Available from Foster” and “On an Outing” animals are not in the shelter. Leave a message for the Adoption Center at (608) 838-0413 ext. 145 to set up an appointment to meet these animals.

“Available from Thrift Store East” and “Available from Thrift Store West" animals are at our Thrift Store. Thrift Store East is located at 5231 High Crossing Blvd. and Thrift Store West is located at 6904 Watts Road, both in Madison. Meet them during the stores' open hours.

Adopt

Select a pet for more information!

Meet
Higgins

Higgins
Male | 11 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Canyon

Canyon
Female | Adult
Terrier
Mix

Meet
Mistletoe

Mistletoe
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel
Male | 4 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Butterscotch

Butterscotch
Female | Young
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Centipede

Centipede
Male | 2 months
Domestic Shorthair
Mix

Meet
Leila

Leila
Female | 5 months
Hound
Mix

Meet
Blueberry

Blueberry
Male | 6 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Minotaur

Minotaur
Male | 5 months
Hound
Mix

Meet
Owen

Owen
Male | 2 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Onyx

Onyx
Female | 2 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Octavius

Octavius
Male | 2 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Octavia

Octavia
Female | 2 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Olivia

Olivia
Female | 2 months
Terrier, Pit Bull
Mix

Meet
Olive

Olive
Male | 2 months
Shepherd
Mix

Meet
Josephine

Josephine
Female | Adult
Domestic Shorthair
Mix